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James J Ferris High School
High School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 COLGATE ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Math 6% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James J Ferris High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James J Ferris High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Technology DesignEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| County Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Beloved Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,556 | Compare → |
| Dr Ronald Mcnair High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 698 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #38 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
James J Ferris High School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James J Ferris High School
James J Ferris High School is a public high school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,400 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James J Ferris High School
What grades does James J Ferris High School serve?
James J Ferris High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James J Ferris High School?
James J Ferris High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James J Ferris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James J Ferris High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James J Ferris High School rank in NJ?
James J Ferris High School ranks #2,400 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James J Ferris High School's MySchoolScout rating?
James J Ferris High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James J Ferris High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James J Ferris High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James J Ferris High School a charter school?
No, James J Ferris High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James J Ferris High School a Title I school?
No, James J Ferris High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James J Ferris High School?
61.9% of students at James J Ferris High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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